Coverage

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data collection ongoing since 1971 (1971-2012), with a total sample size of 62,000 households in 2011. Data collection is scheduled to continue at some point in the future.
The survey covered work circumstances from 1997-2005, and educational attainment from 1996-2011.

Further Reading

Coverage

Years of collection, reference years, and sample sizes

Data collection ongoing since 1971 (1971-2012), with a total sample size of 62,000 households in 2011. Data collection is scheduled to continue at some point in the future.
The survey covered work circumstances from 1997-2005, and educational attainment from 1996-2011.

Further Reading

Linkage

Standardisation

Possibility of linkage among databases

Linkable to other person databases through anonymised personal number.

Linkage

Standardisation

Internationally harmonised standards.

Possibility of linkage among databases

Linkable to other person databases through anonymised personal number.

Data quality

Entry errors if applicable

Survey errors.

Breaks

Break in 2001 due to the introduction of a rotating panel.

Data quality

Entry errors if applicable

Survey errors.

Breaks

Break in 2001 due to the introduction of a rotating panel.

Applicability

Strengths:
The survey provides long time series data for for a very large sample. It also follows international standards.
Weaknesses:
Changes in collection methods (from personal to telephonic interview) after the first wave.

Applicability

Strengths:
The survey provides long time series data for for a very large sample. It also follows international standards.
Weaknesses:
Changes in collection methods (from personal to telephonic interview) after the first wave.